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The Ultimate Wedding Filming Guide

The Ultimate Wedding Filming Guide

This is the ultimate guide to mastering wedding filmmaking—packed with my exact camera settings, essential gear breakdowns, in depth tips and strategic ways of moving through the wedding schedule and lots more.

Whether you're a new to wedding filmmaking or a seasoned pro, this guide will elevate your craft and transform the way you capture weddings.

Discover everything included in this game-changing guide below.

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The Wedding Filming Guide

This beautifully crafted 125+ page PDF guide is packed with game-changing techniques—from mastering camera settings for Panasonic and Sony to a complete gear breakdown, expert filming strategies, and a chapter-by-chapter walkthrough of how I approach filming a wedding day. Stunning imagery throughout will inspire you to think beyond the ordinary and refine your approach.

Whether you're a new filmmaker eager to learn, a photographer transitioning to video, or an experienced filmmaker looking to push creative boundaries, this guide is your blueprint for success.

After years of capturing weddings across the globe, I’m sharing the proven framework I’ve used to continuously evolve my craft and stay creative. Whether you want to expand your skills as a solo filmmaker or master the art of coordinating larger teams, this guide provides insider secrets and a step-by-step approach.

Inside the Filming Guide: What You’ll Master

Technical

  • Gear Breakdown
  • Camera Settings | Sony
  • Camera Settings | Sony
  • Mastering Log
    • Log Things to Keep in Mind
    • Log and Cine4 Comparison

Filming Overview

  • Approach
    • Approach Timeline
  • Lens Selection
    • AF vs. Manual and Lens Timeline
    • Aperture Considerations
  • Simplifying For Success
  • Using a Gimbal
    • Gimbal Settings
    • Gimbal Timeline
  • Using a Drone
    • Drone Tips
    • Drone Settings
    • Drone Timeline
  • Balancing Coverage and Creativity
    • How to Stay Creative
  • Sequencing
    • Team Sequencing
  • Shot Inspiration
  • Instagram
  • Destination Weddings: Planning and Preparation
    • Essential Travel Tips for Destination Weddings
    • Maximising Filming Opportunities at Destination Weddings
  • Working with Larger Teams: Planning and Coordination
    • Team Angle and Focal Length Breakdown
  • Filming Overview Recap

The Day | A Breakdown

  • Establishing Shots
    • Establishing Inspiration
  • Groom Preparations
    • Groom Preparation Inspiration
  • Bridal Preparations
    • Controlling Lighting
    • Details and Flat Lays
    • Bridal Portrait Inspiration
    • Bridal Preparations in Depth
    • Solo vs Team Filming
    • Bridal Preparations Inspiration
  • Pre-Ceremony
    • Pre-Ceremony Breakdown
  • The Ceremony
    • The Ceremony Nuances
    • The Six Key Elements
    • Audio Considerations
    • Ceremony Camera Angles and Audio: Solo
    • Ceremony Camera Angles and Audio: Team
    • VIP Candid Inspiration
  • Confetti
    • Additional Angles
  • Couple Portraits
    • Couple Portrait Tips and Tricks
  • Cocktail Hour
    • Cocktail Hour Inspiration
  • Tablescape Details
  • Guest Seated for Dinner
  • Bride and Groom Entrance
    • Team Example
  • The Speeches
    • Things to Consider
    • Audio Considerations
    • Camera Angles Explained
    • Speeches Camera Angles and Audio: Solo
    • Speeches Camera Angles and Audio: Team
    • VIP Candid Inspiration
  • Cake Cutting & Champagne Tower
    • Adding More Layers of Coverage
  • The First Dance
    • First Dance Filming Tips
  • Capturing The Dancefloor
    • Getting in the Action
    • Breaking it into Passes
  • Fireworks
    • Solo Example
    • Team Example

What Filmmakers Are Saying About the Filming Guide

  • "Zade has been a well respected name in wedding filmmaking for years and this PDF is a masterclass in his process. It’s an incredible behind the scenes look at how he works, packed with insights that are invaluable for both beginners and experienced filmmakers alike. If you’re serious about elevating your wedding films this is the resource you need. Couldn’t recommend it highly enough!"

    —PS Visuals

  • "This guide is an absolute treasure trove of Zade’s knowledge and experience. To call it comprehensive is an understatement!! From gear breakdowns, how to approach drone footage, sequencing, working solo vs working in teams, tips on how to approach destination weddings. The amount of value here is insane."

    —Bigger Boat Films

  • "Zade’s passion for filming weddings is infectious—you can feel his experience, his approach, and his sharp eye for detail poured into this booklet. If you're looking to get into wedding filmmaking or take your skills further, this is an ideal resource. I highly recommend!"

    —Tynegate Films

  • “After going through this incredible resource, it’s clear that Zade has poured his years of experience into it. The level of detail is invaluable, making it a must-have for anyone.”

    —Noir & Blanc Studio

  • "All I can say is, wow! Very impressed with the amount of detail that has gone into this amazing guide. It is evident that Zade has put everything into this and his passion shines through clearly. It’s full of essential information for people looking to move into the wedding industry."

    —DrewfergusonTV

  • "It’s so refreshing to see a product that isn’t gatekeeping—Zade provides more answers than you could imagine!” He addresses everything in such an easy-to-understand and well-written manner. For those who are more visual learners, this guide is full of powerful images, including entire timeline sections that offer instant understanding, inspiration, and value."

    —Fletcher Films

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